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Kotoko suffer shock 2-1 defeat to Samartex in Kumasi
Asante Kotoko’s title aspirations have suffered a setback after succumbing to a 2-1 loss to F.C. Samartex on Tuesday morning. Tuesday morning’s match was a continuation of the originally scheduled game, rained off on Monday. Samartex took a commanding two-goal lead before Kotoko reduced the deficit in stoppage time. Ch...
“We used it to test our officiating officials’ readiness” – Bawah Fuseini after CAA Athletics event
President of the Ghana Athletics Association, Bawah Fuseini, has expressed satisfaction with the performance of officials during the CAA African Athletics event held at the University of Ghana Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Kane, Bellingham catch the eye but Konsa struggles – England player ratings
England kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia on Wednesday night, as goals from Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford secured all the spoils for the Three Lions. Kane struck from the spot early on after Luka Modric had fouled Noni Madueke. The England captain’s initial effo...
2026 WC: We won the game with our brains – Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz after late win over Panama
Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz has lauded his side’s resilience and tactical discipline after the Black Stars snatched a late 1-0 win over Panama in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The four-time African champions endured a difficult evening at BMO Field in Toronto on Wednesday, struggling to assert con...
Ghana placed in Pot 2 ahead of AFCON 2027 qualifiers draw
The Black Stars have been placed in Pot 2 ahead of Tuesday’s draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The four-time African champions will learn their qualifying opponents as they begin the campaign to secure a place at the continental tournament after missing out on the previous edition in Morocco....
2026 WC: Consider appointing Winfried Schäfer as interim Black Stars coach – GFA told
Former Black Stars Management Committee member Kudjoe Fianoo has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to appoint technical director Winfried Schäfer as interim head coach of the national team as preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The GFA is currently searching for a substantive head coach fol...
2026 WC: We have been practicing that at the training ground – Yirenkyi opens up on winner against Panama
Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi has attributed his decisive strike against Panama in the 2026 FIFA World Cup to detailed preparation on the training ground, after firing the Black Stars to a 1-0 victory in their Group L opener in Toronto. The FC Nordsjaelland youngster emerged as Ghana’s match-winner at BMO Field, stri...
GFA recommends Carlos Queiroz to continue as Black Stars coach
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has unanimously recommended Carlos Queiroz to continue as head coach of the Black Stars following his performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. GFA Communications Director Henry Asante Twum said the Executive Council had assessed the 73-year-old Portuguese coach and agreed that he sho...
Thomas Partey’s visa saga a major distraction ahead of Ghana’s World Cup opener – Berekum West MP
Member of Parliament for Berekum West, Dickson Kyere Duah, has expressed deep disappointment over the growing attention surrounding Thomas Partey's visa troubles, describing the situation as an unfortunate distraction at a critical moment for Ghana's national team ahead of their FIFA World Cup campaign.
Diaz caps Colombia 3-1 win as Uzbekistan make Azteca bow
Colombia opened their World Cup Group K campaign with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan at the Estadio Azteca on Wednesday
FIFA World Cup: France vs Spain preview
France’s irrepressible attacking talents will collide with Spain’s control masters in a mouth-watering FIFA World Cup 2026™ semi-final.
What it takes to be chosen as a World Cup referee – and how to ref the final
As 48 nations battle for World Cup glory, another group has endured a similarly gruelling path to soccer’s biggest stage: the referees. This year, 52 referees, 88 assistant referees and 30 video assistant referees (VARs) have been selected. The 170-strong contingent is the largest in World Cup history, with the expande...